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cleaning leather

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  1. midnightmoose

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    After several riding seasons my Tourmaster Magnum leather jacket is in need of a good cleaning. I could do some research on my own for products to use, but I figured first I'd ask you guys what you use since you're all so helpful and knowledgeable. So what do you use to clean/condition your leather gear to keep it looking and feeling like new?
     
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    I just use a damp cloth. Saddle soap should work, but I think it's more for conditioning than cleaning.
     
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    Pretty much. I use "leather conditioner" I forget what brand (since my leather has been retired in favor of armored textile jackets.) Just Google "leather conditioner."
     
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    I did indeed Google leather cleaner and found Lexol. They have a cleaner and a conditioner. Has anyone had any experience with it?
     
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    take it to a pro
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    In a former iteration of my life I worked as a spotter/presser/counter staff at a dry cleaner. The newest methods of cleaning leather give awesome results, and there is less risk of the permanent discoloration that can come from using products that are meant for saddles/ upholstery. Leather is one of those same-same ≠ same-same materials.

    http://www.dlionline.org/Leather-and-Suede
     
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